2005 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Driving tips
Weight of the trailer tongue
Hitches
WARNING
The tongue  load of  any trailer  is an
It's  important   to  have   the  correct
hitch  equipment.  Crosswinds,  large
trucks going by, and rough roads are
a  few  reasons why  you’ll  need  the
right  hitch. Here  are  some rules  to
follow:
important
weight
to
measure
•  Never load a  trailer with more
weight in  the rear  than in  the
front.   The   front   should   be
approximately
60%  of  the  total  trailer  load;
the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the total
trailer load.
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because  it   affects  the   total  gross
vehicle  weight (GVW)  of  your vehi-
cle.  This  weight  includes  the  curb
weight of the  vehicle, any cargo you
may carry  in it,  and the people  who
will be riding in the vehicle. And if you
will  tow a  trailer,  you must  add  the
tongue  load  to  the  GVW  because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.
loaded
with
Will you have to make any holes in
the body of  your vehicle when you
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then
be  sure   to  seal  the   holes  later
when you remove the hitch.
Never  exceed   the  maximum
weight  limits of  the  trailer  or
trailer
towing
equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
If you don’t  seal them, deadly car-
bon   monoxide   (CO)   from   your
exhaust can  get into  your vehicle,
as well as dirt and  water.
The  trailer  tongue  should  weigh  a
maximum of 10% of  the total loaded
trailer  weight.   After  you've   loaded
your trailer, weigh the trailer and then
the tongue,  separately, to  see if  the
weights are proper. If they aren’t, you
may be  able to  correct them  simply
by moving some items around  in the
trailer.
personal
injury.
Check
weights and loading at a com-
The  bumpers on  your vehicle  are
not  intended  for  hitches.  Do  not
attach   rental    hitches   or   other
bumper-type hitches  to them. Use
only  a  frame-mounted   hitch  that
does not attach to the bumper.
mercial
scale
or
highway
patrol   office   equipped   with
scales.
An  improperly   loaded  trailer
can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2005
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Theresa Belasco on May 09, 2014.

I am an owner of 2005 Kia Sportage. I am very satisfied with this vehicle but would like to know more about the sportage